Synonyms of intermittently

intermittently

adverb

as in periodically

Related Words

• periodically
• occasionally
• sometimes
• infrequently
• rarely
• seldom
• recurrently
• now and then
• off and on
• now
• here and there
• irregularly
• sporadically
• little
• variously

Dissimilar Words

• often
• frequently
• usually
• regularly
• much
• commonly
• hourly
• routinely
• ordinarily
• oftentimes
• oft
• consistently
• constantly
• always
• invariably
• continuously
• continually
• incessantly
• perpetually
• unceasingly
• endlessly
• ever
• uninterruptedly
• continuingly
• interminably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intermittently

Parker’s hair was gathered into an enormous, layered, fishtail braid that starts high on the back of her head with a bow, its ends interlaced intermittently with the incredibly thick folds of the plaits. — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

But according to Erika, his heart continued to beat intermittently, creating a cruel window of hope. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

The enumeration system starting in Roosevelt, Utah, runs ambitiously and intermittently through dozens of desert miles to reach the right-angle intersection of 6,000th South and 47,000th West. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Rain continued intermittently, but Bangkok city officials said conditions had improved enough to accelerate drainage efforts. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Encore revisits that album’s musical ingredients and amorous but intermittently cantankerous spirit. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Prison staff intermittently shut off Maier's water access to prevent him from flooding his cell, but didn't properly document when the water was turned on or off, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office investigation found. — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Williams intermittently cuts to ominous exterior shots of a dark church and layers in a score of hymnal lament. — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2026

There’s no way to know, so Pochettino must explore other options intermittently. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026